On 5/31/1999 , the vessel ROYAL PURSUIT (Official Number 816569) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF ROSE SPIT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

While anchored at night in an exposed area, no watch was posted and by the time the crew detected the anchor had dragged, the vessel had grounded where no salvage vessel was able to free her. She became a constructive total loss with no injuries.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/2/1999 1.